#jenin
3 stories
The Midwife of Jenin
Layla Khalidi•3 min read
Traditional midwife Imm Noor has delivered hundreds of babies in Jenin camp—until young doctor Samir arrives and challenges everything she knows about birth, death, and desire.
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The Refugee Camp Doctor
Layla Khalidi•4 min read
Dr. Layla finds purpose treating patients in Jenin refugee camp—and unexpected passion with Mahmoud, a resistance fighter whose wounds run deeper than flesh.
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The Watermelon Season
Layla Khalidi•2 min read
Every summer, the watermelons in Jenin turn red and sweet—and every summer, farmer Khaled waits for Dina to return from the city.
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